Virat Kohli has had a record-breaking year in many ways, especially in ODI cricket where he recently became the fastest batsman to surpass the 10,000 run-mark. The Delhi dasher has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time. (Image: AP)

India's captain Virat Kohli raises his bat to celebrate scoring 10,000 runs in one-day internationals during the second one-day international cricket match between India and West Indies in Visakhapatnam. (Image: AP)

Indian cricketer captain Virat Kohli was conferred with the country's highest sporting honour -- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award -- by President Ram Nath Kovind at the annual National Sports Awards ceremony in New Delhi on September 25. His wife Anushka Sharma, mother Saroj Kohli and his brother Vikash Kohli were seen applauding when his name was announced. (Image: PTI)

Following a superlative show with the bat in the third Test against England, Virat Kohli has reclaimed the No.1 spot on the ICC rankings charts that he lost to Steve Smith after India's defeat at Lord's in the second Test. (Image: AP)

Virat Kohli holds up his wedding ring as he celebrates scoring a century during the second day of the first test cricket match between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England. (Image: AP)

Joe Root was dismissed after a throw from Virat Kohli. Root tried to steal a second runoff Ravichandran Ashwin but Kohli ran quickly, picked up the ball and threw it in one swift motion to knock down the stumps with a direct hit. (Image: AP)

Former Black Caps captain McCullum was the fastest to the 2000-run mark, having reached it in 66 innings. Guptill followed him in 68 innings and Kohli has now raised the bar by achieving this feat in his 56th innings. (Image: AP)

‘Run Machine’ Virat Kohli is the only Indian who makes the cut in the list of the world’s highest-paid athletes according to Forbes. The India skipper is placed 83 on the list with salary/winning of $4m and endorsements worth $20m. (Image: Reuters)

Kohli was ranked at 89 in the 2017 list which was topped by Ronaldo. Last year, Kohli’s earning through salary and winnings was $3 million while brand endorsements earned him $19 million. (Image: Reuters)

India's captain Virat Kohli shares a light moment with teammates during their practice session at Centurion Park in South Africa ahead of their second cricket test match against South Africa. (Image: AP)